R4 874 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to South Africa

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR8 171
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR10 204
Durban
Durban2 stopsR10 590
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR8 171
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR10 204
Durban
Durban2 stopsR10 590

Cheap Flights from Dubai to South Africa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 17
Kenya Airways Logo
0:55 - 10:55DXB-JNB
12h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 5:25JNB-DXB
10h 25m1 stop
R8 171Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 1
Kenya Airways Logo
0:55 - 15:50DXB-JNB
16h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 23:25JNB-DXB
20h 00m1 stop
R8 276Kenya Airways
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 15:45JNB-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
R8 521Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 15:45JNB-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
R8 609Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 31
Air Tanzania Logo
4:00 - 13:15DXB-JNB
11h 15m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 2:30JNB-DXB
10h 15m1 stop
R9 556Air Tanzania
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 1
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 16:10DXB-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 3:25JNB-DXB
22h 15m2 stops
R9 661Qatar Airways
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
Air Tanzania Logo
4:00 - 13:15DXB-JNB
11h 15m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 2:30JNB-DXB
34h 15m2 stops
R9 696Air Tanzania
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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 19
Qatar Airways Logo
23:20 - 16:10DXB-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 11:40JNB-DXB
19h 45m1 stop
R9 714Qatar Airways
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
South African Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
R15 535South African
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
South African Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
R15 570South African
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Dubai to South Africa flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa.

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from Dubai found in the last 72 hours was to Cape Town, at R9 692 return. The most popular route is from Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R13 386.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to South Africa?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R15 835 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to South Africa is November, when tickets cost R9 468 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R14 711 and R13 851 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to South Africa, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from South Africa, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Dubai to South Africa, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR4 874
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • What are the flight types for travellers looking to find cheap flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Passengers moving to South Africa from Dubai have got the option of choosing between direct and connecting flights. Fly Emirates is the only airline offering direct flights on this route. Other airlines offering connecting flights include Ethiopian Air which makes its layover at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). However, Fly Emirates and Airlink also offer flights with a stopover at the Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Additionally, Fly Emirates and Cemair do offer flights with a layover at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • What are the amenities available at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

    The airport has got a couple of amenities for its passengers to enjoy. In contrast, within the airport, which includes a pharmacy located on the land side of the arrival terminal, an observation Deck on the first floor of the domestic terminal, a currency exchange bureau in the International Departures and Arrival Terminals, and baby care facilities in the ladies' washrooms throughout the airport. The lounges within the airport include Bidvest Premier Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of the domestic terminal; Umphafa Lounge, on the third floor of the international terminal; and the SAA Baobab lounge, on the airside of the Domestic Terminal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Dubai to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Dubai to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Dubai to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R558 on average. Morning departures are around 67% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R959.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Dubai to the following destinations at these prices or less: Cape Town R12 450 one-way - R16 019 round-trip; Durban R13 465 one-way - R14 689 round-trip; Johannesburg R10 405 one-way - R14 745 round-trip
  • When travelling from Dubai to South Africa, you will expect to take off from the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and land in South Africa via either the King Shaka International Airport (DUR) or the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • Those who wish to dine or drink before departing from the Dubai International Airport (DBX) can do so at any of its lounges, including the SkyTeam, Lufthansa and British Airways Lounges in Concourse D of Terminal 1, Flydubai and Marhaba Lounge in Terminal 2 and the Emirates Lounges in Terminal 3 of the airport.
  • If you arrive late in the evening at the OR Tambo Airport (JNB), you can book a room in any of the hotels close to the airport, including the Southern Sun hotel located 0.5 miles and the Peermont Metcourt Suites found 1.1 miles from the airport. Both hotels offer a complimentary breakfast and a free airport shuttle service.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dubai to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3287 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025DXB - BCN
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The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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